El Cairo, Siquirres facts for kids

Quick facts for kids El Cairo
District
El Cairo Location in Costa Rica
Country	Costa Rica
Province	Limón
Canton	Siquirres
Creation	19 September 1911
Area
• Total	107.2 km2 (41.4 sq mi)
Elevation	99 m (325 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	6,082
• Density	56.735/km2 (146.94/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−06:00
Postal code	70305

El Cairo is a district located in the Limón province of Costa Rica. It is part of the Siquirres canton. A district is like a smaller area within a larger region, similar to a town or a neighborhood.

History of El Cairo

El Cairo became an official district on September 19, 1911. This happened because of a special law called "Ley 11". This law helped define the different areas of Costa Rica.

Geography of El Cairo

El Cairo covers an area of about 107.2 square kilometers. This is roughly 41 square miles. It is located about 99 meters (325 feet) above sea level. Being close to the sea level means it's not very high up in the mountains.

Places in El Cairo

El Cairo has several smaller areas within it. These include:

• Neighborhoods (Barrios): Francia
• Villages (Poblados): Ana, Bellavista, Boca Río Jiménez, Castilla, Cocal, Golden Grove, Josefina, Junta, Luisiana, Milla 3, Milla 4, Milla 5, Milla 6, Ontario, Peje, Seis Amigos, Silencio.

People in El Cairo

Every few years, countries count how many people live in different areas. This is called a census. For the 2011 census, El Cairo had a population of 6,082 people. This number helps us understand how the district has grown over time.

Getting Around El Cairo

Road Transportation

The district is connected by important roads. These roads help people travel to and from El Cairo. They also help transport goods. The main roads that go through El Cairo are:

• 

  National Route 32
  National Route 32
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  National Route 812
  National Route 812

See also

In Spanish: El Cairo (Costa Rica) para niños